Total births
894
Boys' name · since 1973
Zebulun
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 894 babies named Zebulun, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3726
- among boys today
- 894
- born since 1973
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
894 babies have been named Zebulun since 1973, making it today's #3726 boys' name.
Zebulun has 894 recorded births among boys since 1973, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3726 as of the latest data, more common than 74% of boys, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2025.
- #3726 among boys today
- 894 born since 1973
- 1980s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zebulun is currently the #3726 boys' name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 894 born since 1973, peaking in the 1980s.
- #3726
- among boys today
- 894
- born since 1973
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Zebulun vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3726
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
1980s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Zebulun was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
30 babies were named Zebulun in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
How Zebulun compares
894 Top 33% higher than 67% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Zebulun's all-time total is 144% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zebulun | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 894 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 30 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zebulun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zebulun splits its recorded history at 2000: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1976 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1979 peak of 30 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zebulun at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1979
Current rank
#3,726
Active since
1973
Zebulun popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2025
- Peak year (1979)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Zebulun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Zebulun's strongest decade.
195 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Zebulun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
84 births
- 1980s
1980s
195 births
- 1990s
1990s
173 births
- 2000s
2000s
168 births
- 2010s
2010s
147 births
- 2020s
2020s
127 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 195 births (22% of all-time use).
How Zebulun compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Zebulun's total volume
Zebulun vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zebulun by state
Where Zebulun concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #2 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 0.6% |
Michigan share of Zebulun's total US births 0.6%
Even split
5 of 894 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zebulun? ▼
894 babies have been named Zebulun since 1973. It currently ranks #3726 among boys. The peak year was 1979 with 30 births.
When was Zebulun most popular? ▼
Zebulun was most popular in the 1980s decade with 195 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Zebulun most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zebulun are Michigan (5 births), Missouri (5 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Zebulun been used? ▼
Zebulun has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 53 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Zebulun? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zeb, Zebulon, Zebedee, Zebadiah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zebulun's data
- Zebulun's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (195 total births) through the 2020s (127) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Zebuluns (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Zebulun
Nearby Names Like Zebulun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zebulun
Zeb Boy
#6474 2,750 births
Zebulon Boy
#4328 2,149 births
Zebedee Boy
#3167 1,276 births
Zebadiah Boy
#4625 1,112 births
Zebediah Boy
#5517 622 births
Compare Zebulun side by side: Zebulun vs Zeb Zebulun vs Zebulon Zebulun vs Zebedee
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zebulun
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1973–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zebulun: #3726 Boys' Name - 894 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zebulun. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Zebulun draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.